Zodiac Animals
Who came in first and last during the race of the zodiac animals?
First- Rat
Last- Pig
No!!!!!!
Can there be seafood inside a dumpling? (Y/N)
yes!!!!!!!!!
What is the 15th day of the lunar calendar?
The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations on this day.
What is Mrs. Jiang's full name?
Xuling Jiang
Why did the birthrate increase extremely in the year 2007?
(what is) 2007 was the year of Golden Pig which only happens every 60 years. Golden Pig is believed to attract wealth.
A family avoids arguing, crying, or scolding children on Lunar New Year’s Day. Why is this behavior considered important?
Because the first day is believed to set the emotional and moral tone for the entire year.
Why did people eat long noodle during the New Year and what is the name of it?
People eat the longevity noodles for a long, healthy, and prosperous life.
What were the Firecrackers originally made up of?
Firecrackers were historically made of bamboo before gunpowder was invented.
In 2022, where was the Mandarin classroom located at? A. Halo IT Room B. Spanish classroom C. Mrs. Tracey's classroom D. Carter classroom E. Behind the Glass
D. Carter (i was tardy every single day)
This zodiac animal is traditionally believed to be clever and resourceful.
Rat?鼠
Why do children receive money through hongbao?
Children receive red envelopes containing money to symbolize good fortune/blessings rather than wealth itself.
What is tangyuan(汤圆) and what does it symbolize?
In southern China, this sweet soup made with glutinous rice balls symbolizes family unity.
Why is sweeping or cleaning avoided during the Chinese New Year?
This action is traditionally avoided on New Year’s Day because it symbolizes sweeping away wealth.
How many field trips has there been since 2024
3
Pandy was born in Feburary 3rd 1997. What is her zodiac animal?
What is Rat? (If your birthday is on or after the Lunar New Year, then you are that year's animal)
In traditional belief, why is a married daughter discouraged from returning to her parents’ home on New Year’s Day?
Because it symbolically suggests bringing away fortune from her husband’s family.
Why are round foods such as tangyuan especially meaningful during family gatherings?
Their shape represents unity, completeness, and family togetherness.
Why do people use the color red frequently?
The color red is associated with prosperity, but historically it was also believed to protect against evil spirits or bad luck.
When Mrs. Jiang first came to Saint Michaels, which class did she teach for her audition and what year was this?
February 2023, Mandarin I (she teached abt her hometown!)
Who is the Jade Emperor (玉皇大帝)?
The order of zodiac animals is determined by a legendary race organized by this figure.
Why are funerals and mourning traditionally avoided during the New Year period?
Because death symbolism conflicts with the festival’s focus on life, renewal, and prosperity.
Why do some families intentionally leave food unfinished at the end of the New Year meal?
To symbolize abundance and having more than enough for the coming year.
What is 年年有余?
This greeting translates to “May you have surplus year after year.”
What are the names of the two pandas in the back of the classroom?
zhuzhu and baozi